Coherent (STU:H7B) EV-to-EBIT: 54.98 (As of Sep. 07, 2026) — 145% Above Median

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STU:H7B Coherent Corp STU:H7B
76 GF Score
Price €242.10
GF Value €85.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Coherent EV-to-EBIT?

Coherent STU:H7B +6.70% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 54.98 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 22.44. GuruFocus rates STU:H7B with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €85.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,777 Hardware companies, Coherent ranks worse than 80.42% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Coherent's Enterprise Value is €49,092 Mil. Coherent's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €893 Mil. Therefore, Coherent's EV-to-EBIT for today is 54.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Coherent's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

STU:H7B' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16170.65   Med: 22.44   Max: 259.82
Current: 54.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Coherent was 259.82. The lowest was -16170.65. And the median was 22.44.

STU:H7B's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
80.42% of 1777 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.99 vs STU:H7B: 54.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Coherent's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €69,172 Mil. Coherent's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €893 Mil. Coherent's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.29%.


Coherent  (STU:H7B) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Coherent's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=892.893/69171.938
=1.29 %

Coherent's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €69,172 Mil.
Coherent's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €893 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Coherent EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Coherent EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coherent's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Coherent EV-to-EBIT Chart

Coherent Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT
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Coherent Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 58.38 42.53 68.62 67.50 76.21

STU:H7B vs KEYS, GRMN, TDY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Coherent's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Coherent EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Coherent's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coherent's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Coherent EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Coherent's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=49092.380/892.893
=54.98

Coherent's current Enterprise Value is €49,092 Mil.
Coherent's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €893 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 54.98 mean?
Coherent (STU:H7B) has a EV-to-EBIT of 54.98 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Coherent and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 22.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Coherent ranks #1429 out of 1777 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Coherent's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Coherent's current EV-to-EBIT of 54.98 is 145% above median its 10-year median of 22.44. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.99. Coherent's value of 54.98 is 189.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coherent ranks #1429 out of 1777 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Coherent has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coherent's EV-to-EBIT compare to KEYS and GRMN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Coherent ranks #1429 out of 1777 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Coherent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.99. Coherent's value of 54.98 is 189.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.44 vs. the industry median of 18.99, Coherent has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.99, based on 1,777 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Coherent's current EV-to-EBIT of 54.98 is 189.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Coherent and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coherent's current EV-to-EBIT is 54.98, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 22.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coherent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coherent (STU:H7B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.41, compared to a current price of €242.10 — trading 183.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 54.98, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 22.44 and 189.5% above the Hardware industry median of 18.99. Coherent's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Coherent (STU:H7B), the current EV-to-EBIT is 54.98 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Coherent (STU:H7B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coherent stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €242.10 is trading 183.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €85.41. GuruFocus considers Coherent to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:H7B:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 54.98 (145% above median its 10-year median of 22.44)
  • GF Value™: €85.41 vs. price of €242.10 (183.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 189.5% above the Hardware median (#1429 of 1777)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:H7B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Coherent Business Description

Address 375 Saxonburg Boulevard, Saxonburg, PA, USA, 16056
Coherent Corp is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops, manufactures, and markets lasers, transceivers, and other optical and optoelectronic devices, modules, and systems, as well as engineered materials, for use in the communications, industrial, instrumentation, and electronics markets. Its reporting segments are Datacenter Communications and Industrial. Its geographic areas are North America, Europe, China, Japan, and the rest of the world.
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